Friday, October 12, 2007

Yay, it's F-F-F-Friday!!

As I'm not going out to work just now it surprises me that I can look forward to Friday so much. I love being at home, on my own, during the week. (It's my time, all mine - hahahahaha!!)I'm even looking forward even more to next Friday and the start of the children's half-term holiday, mainly because we won't have to have that morning rush to be up and out.

My two look shattered at the moment. It seems to have been a long half term for them. Settling in to new classes, new school for the Sos and getting to know new friends. I'm so proud with how they have dealt with all that life has thrown at them this year.

I pulled my finger out and got a bit of sewing done today. Minx has her friend's party tomorrow and I made a little bag and purse to go with the hair accessories we bought for the birthday girl.

The bag is made from the sleeve of a thrifted jumper that had been preshrunk for me :) and some patchwork fabric I have had for simply ages.Matching purse made from patchwork fabric - I hate making these as I never seem to get the zip and lining quite right. I need lessons!I hope she likes them. It's difficult with other people's kids as they often seem more streetwise and label driven than my two. Having said that I did make a big fluffy cushion for Minx's best friend who then turned accusingly to her poor mum (who works incredibly hard with mentally ill adults) and said 'Why don't you make me things?' - her Mum saw the funny side thank goodness.

The rippling is going well but no photos today. I've also almost finished the left side of the cabled jacket for Minx - just one more side, two sleeves and the collar and it's done ;) . Of course all I really want to do is make monkees - just like the lovely minty ones over here !

I don't know if I'll be blogging this weekend as DH is taking the bath out to replumb the shower which no longer works due to us changing the boiler - phew! Gonna be a stinky weekend chez Moog.

6 comments:

Mine are totally shattered too (kids) - especially my littlest who just started reception. I think we all need that week, even though it means I lose some sewing time. But there will be enforced cultural events to make up for the lack of school :) I'm planning a trip to Kew for the Henry Moore sculpture and we have tickets for the Chinese Terracotta Warriors as well... Great bag :)

hello, just found your blog via lucy lockets, dont think i have popped by before. your little presents are lovely, i especially like the bag, and it is so nice to give and receive handmade gifts. will be back to see your crafting progress (i am in awe of people with knitting projects!)

Hi, I'm Lesley aka Moogsmum. After years of dreaming about it I've finally set up my own business making and selling my handmade bags, brooches, pictures and accessories. I love to sew, knit, crochet, spin and weave. Married to Mr Moog with two lovely teenagers and two wonderful dogs - Merlin Moog, the world's cuddliest border collie, and naughty collie x spaniel Willow Wobbler.
You can often find me on Instagram where I'm @mrs_moog and I blog here about my crafty doings and life stuff.